John Swearengin, LPC

John Swearengin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 40 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for people dealing with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life changes. John aims to listen first and build a plan that fits each person's situation.

He works to create an environment of respect and compassion. Sessions are shaped around the concerns a person brings, from career stress to relationship or parenting strain. John uses straightforward talk and clear goals so progress feels tangible.

John draws on several approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He combines tools from these approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. The emphasis is on skills people can use between sessions.

People who come to him can expect collaborative planning and regular check-ins on progress. He focuses on practical steps for coping with cravings, managing mood shifts, improving sleep, and strengthening communication. The tone in sessions is encouraging and solution-focused.

John also works with concerns like body image, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, ADHD, grief, and intimacy-related struggles. He adapts pace and techniques to what helps each person feel understood and make measurable changes.

How John blends approaches for online work

John often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday challenges. Client-centered therapy is another core piece - he listens closely and follows each person's pace so the work feels relevant and respectful. Dialectical behavior therapy tools teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can help with strong mood swings, impulsive behavior, and relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From that conversation he tailors a plan that may mix skills training, coaching, and reflective conversation so the approach fits how a person prefers to work.

Online sessions come in several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video is not convenient, live chat for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter or more frequent touchpoints when needed, and let people pick the format that best matches their energy and schedule.